Job ID28108Senior Advisor, Government Affairs - North AmericaRegularPrinceton - NJ, United States of America (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Princeton - NJ,United States of America)Apply to this job My candidate profile (https://career2.successfactors.eu/careers?company=solvaysa&site=&loginFlowRequired=true)Important EEO information related to opening in the USSyensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click on the links to read"The EEO is the Law" poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and the“EEO is the Law” poster Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf) .We will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. For more information, pleaseclick here. (https://www.dol.gov/)Syensqo is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail tohumanresources.na-us@syensqo.com (humanresources.na-us@solvay.com) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Read moreSyensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.We are looking for:The focus of the North American Government Affairs Senior Advisor role is to support Syensqo’s North American Government Affairs Department in all matters in order to serve the Business Units and to position Syensqo effectively with government stakeholders.This position, reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Government Affairs, is responsible for supporting the development of N.A. government and public affairs strategies, while working as an effective liaison with teams and colleagues in the Syensqo business units and functions to ensure a streamlined and coordinated approach.The position will help internal stakeholders understand the N.A. public policy environment and develop strategies to serve their needs. The position will also interface with public officials and other external stakeholders, as needed, in order to promote the Group’s position on various policy issues. In addition, the position will help to further the department’s focus on customers by developing value chain outreach strategies that will promote the Group’s business interests while executing developed government affairs strategies. We are looking for this position to be a mobile working employee based in the Washington, D.C. area.We count on you for:
Support Syensqo’s N.A. Government Affairs department to effectuate its policy agenda and advocacy initiatives.
Represent Syensqo interests in several key professional industry trade associations, including those representing the chemicals, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, automotive, foreign direct investment, and cleaning solutions sectors.
Advocate directly on Syensqo’s behalf with U.S. federal Congressional and Executive Branch officials and staff.
Advocate directly on Syensqo behalf with state executive and legislative branch officials and staff, and cultivate necessary relationships across our 25+ state U.S. footprint.
Monitor and track both federal and state legislation and regulations, and notify relevant business stakeholders of future challenges. Lead cross-functional teams designed to influence policy outcomes.
Advocate directly on Syensqo’s behalf with officials in Canada and Mexico to represent our manufacturing footprint’s policy interests.
Guide internal regulatory, business development and key account management teams in developing strategy for product portfolios and investments.
Support development and evaluation of performance milestones for special contract consultants.
Working with Syensqo’s Communications team and relevant Business Units, lead and direct preparation of position papers, briefing materials and Syensqo-specific infographics to complement our outreach with internal and external stakeholders, including public officials.
Support cross-functional, cross-continent advocacy efforts for several international forums, including UN Plastics Treaty negotiations and Montreal Protocol implementation.
Mobilize U.S. employees on various advocacy issues when necessary.
Lead coordination and filing of N.A. Government Affairs Department’s U.S. Lobbying Disclosure Act reporting.
You will bring:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in law, political sciences, chemistry or economics.
A strong understanding and experience with the U.S. political system, its institutions, its functioning and effective advocacy initiatives.
7-10 years of experience in the field of U.S. government affairs is required in relevant industries. Previous consultancy, public sector and/or trade association experience a plus, but not required.
Excellent verbal skills and comfortable speaking in front of internal and external audiences, and working across cultures.
Have the desire and drive to act as a company advocate and the ability to influence others in order to get their commitment to ideas, projects and actions.
Comfortable managing and reporting on a large number of important issues in detail simultaneously and independently.
Ability to quickly assimilate and understand new issues, often of a technical nature, and translate Syensqo positions into pertinent narrative for public officials.
Ability to establish strong professional links with other functional and business departments within Syensqo as well as with representatives of other companies and professional associations.
Strong sense of initiative and proactive approach to identify opportunities for the Group.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously as necessary.
Advanced PowerPoint skills and the aptitude to learn new systems quickly.
Up to 40% domestic travel across Syensqo’s U.S. footprint.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
You will get:
The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $134,000.00 to $167,000.00. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
Competitive benefits
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional information:
Looking for mobile working employee based in the Washington, D.C. area.
Up to 40% domestic travel across Syensqo’s U.S. footprint.
Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Government Affairs
About us
Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.#LI-SF1#LI-Hybrid#seniorJob ID28108RegularPrinceton - NJ, United States of AmericaView in Google MapsApply to this job (https://career2.successfactors.eu/careers?company=solvaysa&lang=enUS&careerns=jobapplication&careerjobreqid=28108)
